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March 28

Discover 15 historical moments from this day β€” events that changed the world, famous birthdays, and notable deaths throughout the centuries.

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⚑ 15 Entries on March 28

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1979⚑ Event

Callaghan Government Falls

British Prime Minister James Callaghan's government was defeated by one vote in a no-confidence motion. This followed widespread strikes during the Winter of Discontent.

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1997⚑ Event

Tragedy of Otranto

The Italian Navy vessel Sibilla collided with the Albanian civilian vessel Kateri i RadΓ«s, causing it to sink and resulting in dozens of deaths.

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1999⚑ Event

Izbica Massacre

During the Kosovo War, Serbian police and special forces killed approximately 93 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica village.

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2015⚑ Event

Mogadishu Hotel Siege Ends

A siege by al-Shabaab militants on a Mogadishu hotel ended, with Somali Armed Forces recapturing the premises. The attack killed at least 20 people.

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2025⚑ Event

Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, resulting in over 5,000 deaths.

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